English Words Starting With K

• kekule structure

  nounC2
  /ˈkeɪkʊleɪ ˈstrʌktʃə/A specific representation of the molecular structure of benzene as a six-membered carbon ring with alternating single and double bonds, proposed by August Kekulé.
• kekule von stradonitz

  nounRare / Scientific/Technical
  /ˈkeɪkəleɪ fɒn ˈstrædənɪts/The surname of August Kekulé, a 19th-century German chemist celebrated for his fundamental contributions to organic chemistry, particularly the structural theory of carbon compounds and his proposal of the benzene ring structure.
• kekule's formula

  nounC2
  /ˈkeɪkʊleɪz ˈfɔːmjʊlə/A visual representation of the molecular structure of benzene, consisting of a hexagon with alternating single and double bonds.
• kelantan

  nounC2
  /kəˈlæntən/A state in northeastern Malaysia, bordering Thailand.
• kelcey

  nounVery Low (Proper Noun)
  /ˈkɛlsi/Kelcey is exclusively used as a proper noun referring to a surname or a given name.
• kelebe

  nounextremely rare / unknown
  /ˈkɛlɪbeɪ/ or /kɛˈliːb/
• kelek

  nounVery Low (Obscure/Technical)
  /kɛˈlɛk/A traditional, buoyant raft made from inflated animal skins, used for river transport in parts of the Middle East and Central Asia.
• kelep

  nounExtremely rare / Technical
  /ˈkɛlɛp/A type of predatory ant, specifically an ant in the genus Ectatomma, noted for its painful sting and sometimes used in biological pest control.
• keller

  nounLow
  /ˈkɛlə/An individual's surname; often linked to notable figures like Helen Keller, the American author and activist, or the German word for 'cellar' or 'basement' when used as a proper noun for businesses (e.g., a wine cellar).
• kellion

  nounVery rare / Technical / Literary
  /ˈkɛlɪən/A small monastic cell or hermit's dwelling, especially in Eastern Orthodox Christianity, often part of a larger monastery or a solitary retreat.
• kellner eyepiece

  nounExtremely Rare / Technical
  /ˈkɛlnər ˈaɪspiːs/A specialized optical eyepiece, typically used in microscopes and telescopes, designed by or named for Kellner, providing a wide field of view.
• kellogg

  nounMedium
  /ˈkɛl.ɒɡ/A proper noun primarily referring to the Kellogg Company, a major multinational food manufacturing company known for producing breakfast cereals and convenience foods.
• kellogg-briand pact

  nounC2
  /ˈkelɒɡ briːˈɒ̃ pækt/A 1928 international treaty in which signatory states agreed to renounce war as an instrument of national policy.
• kells

  nounVery Low / Obsolete
  /kɛlz/An archaic or literary term for the intestines or the stomach, often used in the plural form. In contemporary usage, it is almost exclusively encountered as part of the phrase "vent one's kells," meaning to vomit.
• kells, book of

  nounLow
  /ˌbʊk əv ˈkelz/An illuminated manuscript Gospel book in Latin, created c. 800 AD, containing the four Gospels of the New Testament, renowned for its intricate artwork and calligraphy.
• kelly

  nounLow
  /ˈkɛli/A bright, vivid shade of green.
• kelly green

  nounC2
  /ˌkeli ˈɡriːn/A strong, vibrant, pure shade of green, similar to the color of a shamrock or Irish clover.
• kelmscott manor

  nounLow
  /ˈkɛlmz.kət ˈmæn.ə/A historic Tudor farmhouse in Oxfordshire, England, built around 1570.
• keloid

  nounC2
  /ˈkiː.lɔɪd/A raised, firm, and often irregular scar that grows larger than the original wound.
• kelowna

  nounLow
  /kəˈləʊnə/A city in British Columbia, Canada, located on the eastern shore of Okanagan Lake, known for its orchards, vineyards, and as a tourist destination.

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